Samsung GT-S8600 User manual

GT-S8600
quick start guide
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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
Content in this manual may differ from the product,
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or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior
notice.
The items supplied with your device and available
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accessories may vary depending on your region or
service provider.
You can purchase additional accessories from your
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local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
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device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be
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compatible with your device.
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you
will see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury
to yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause
damage to your device or other equipment

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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
[ ] Square brackets—device keys
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
This manual is protected under international copyright
laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed,
translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered
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trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are
incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle
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and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.
Wi-Fi
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are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Your device uses non-harmonised frequency and is
intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN
can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors,
but cannot be operated outdoors in France.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property
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of their respective owners.

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Assembling
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery
If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and1.
select Ye s to turn it off.
Press the button at the bottom of the back cover2.
and slide the back cover until it stops.
Do not slide the back cover too hard. Doing this
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may separate the back cover from the device and
cause damage to the device.
Be careful not to damage your fingers when you
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slide the back cover.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured3.
contacts facing down.
Insert the battery.4.
Slide the back cover to close.5.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot
turn on the device, even with the travel adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the1.
multifunction jack.
Connecting the travel adapter improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any damage
caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power2.
outlet.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the3.
travel adapter from the device and then from the
power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to
the device.
To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not
in use. The travel adapter does not have a power
switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from
the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel
adapter should remain close to the socket when
in use.

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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key.
If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key
and select Ye s.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
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authorised personnel in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
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switch to Flight mode.

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Get to know your device
Volume key
Dial key
Proximity sensor
Multifunction
jack
Front camera lens
Earpiece
Home key
Touch screen
End key
Headset jack
Mouthpiece
Power/Reset/
Lock key
Flashbulb
Main antenna
Back cover
Rear camera lens
Speaker
GPS antenna